The Monterey Bay Aquarium has been evacuated after someone apparently released a noxious substance in an exhibit area this afternoon.
Police officials said that at least 30 people said they were suffering from the effects of the spray. One employee was sent to a hospital for treatment. Hundreds of visitors and employees were moved out of the popular Cannery Row attraction in about 10 minutes, according to city officials.
Revenge of the Tuna?
The spill was discovered about 6 a.m. near Washington Street and Del Monte Avenue near the Monterey Sports Center. The center and a nearby parking garage were closed. The tunnel to New Monterey was closed, knotting traffic in the downtown and Lighthouse Avenue area for almost four hours.
Monterey police said the ordnance was found at a private construction site on Wave Street and brought to Monterey Fire Station 2 at 582 Hawthorne Street at 1:30 p.m.
It was secured at the rear of the fire station and neighboring apartments were evacuated. A business at the rear of the fire station, The Goodwill at 571 Lighthouse, was also evacuated as a precautionary measure.
What crazy person picks up an explosive device and trucks it up to a fire station?
Idiots Haul Explosives To Fire Station – Neighborhood Evacuated
Car break-ins are at epidemic proportions.
7/1/07 Lost cell phone at 625 Cannery Row on 1/26/07
7/1/07 Citizen reports an unknown suspect to have knocked over his motorcycle at 700 block of Grace causing approx. $1,500 in damage.
7/2/07 MCSO was aided in the issuing of a citation for misdemeanor warrant, for a FTA on an open container of alcoholic beverage, to REYNOLDS, LARRY in the 300 Block of Prescott.
7/2/07 Citizen reports being robbed of her medications, which were taken from he backpack, by a unknown Hispanic male juvenile in the parking lot of Longs Drugs, located at 686 Lighthouse. Suspect was described as a male approximately 16-18 years of age, short brown hair, 5’3″, 140 lbs, with an unidentified tattoo on his left hand, wearing blue jeans and a white t-shirt. Suspect fled northbound toward Pacific Grove on foot.
7/3/07 MATADAMAS, ROBERTO was cited for driving with a suspended license and speeding and Foam and Drake.
7/3/07 Citizen reports that an unknown entered her vehicle and stole numerous personal items, located at Spencer and Prescott.
7/3/07 Citizen reported a printer was stolen from her unlocked vehicle at 600 block Dickman.
7/3/07 Citizen reported a pentagram and “666” was painted on her BMW in the 700 block Lottie.
7/3/07 Citizen reports the theft of tools and a laptop from his locked work van while parked at 500 block Belden.
7/3/07 Citizen reports the theft of items from his locked vehicle while parked in the 700 block of Laine.
7/3/07 Citizen reports the theft of a small rolling suitcase and a cell phone from his locked vehicle while parked at 300 block of Spencer.
7/3/07 Citizen reports the burglary from her locked vehicle while parked at 500 block of Lighthouse.
7/3/07 Citizen 500 block Laine, reports an unknown suspect to have broken into he locked vehicle.
7/3/07 RUSSO, SCOTT and HAYTH, KARIN were arrested for burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools, possession of narcotics for sale, possession of narcotic paraphernalia, possession of prescription medication, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and conspiracy. RUSSO was also charged with committing a felony while out on bail.
7/4/07 Citizen 2100 block of Withers, reports the theft of a backpack, wetsuit, wetsuit booties, and two pair of sunglasses from the bed of his silver 2005 Ford.
7/5/07 ROBINSON, TARA GRACE was cited for her dog running at large in the area of Irving and Foam.
7/5/07 MCSO was aided in the issuance of a citation to ALLEN, FLETCHER for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant at S/B Lighthouse Curve on today’s date at 0110 hours. Bail amount: $2,500.
7/5/07 BOTLEY, ANDRE was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and having a BAC of .08% or higher on Drake and Laine.
7/5/07 Citizen 600 block of Dickman reports vandalism to a chair located in her fenced yard.
7/5/07 Citizen reports vandalism to the washer and dryer at his apartment complex, 800 block of Alice.
7/5/07 Beckmeyer, Barbara, involved in traffic accident at Foam and Hoffman. Becmeyer was subsequently arrested for DUI.
7/7/07 7-11, 381 David Ave., reports an unknown, white male juvenile to have stolen a 24 oz. beer and a candy bar.
7/7/07 Citizen 800 block Lobos St reports a burglary to his vehicle while parked front of his residence.
7/8/07 MPD towed a black 1995 Saturn from Lighthouse and Prescott for registration expired for over 6 months.
7/8/07 MPD towed a green 1994 Chevrolet 1500 from McClellan and Archer for expired registration over 6 months.
7/9/07 CHART HOUSE reports embezzlement.
7/9/07 SPENCE, BRITTON THORNE was cited for possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage in public in the 300 block of Prescott.
7/10/07 Traffic accident versus pedestrian at Lighthouse and Prescott.
7/11/07 MPD towed a Red 1992 VW convertible from 800 block of Alice for being abandoned.
7/11/07 BRITTON SPENCE, TERRY ROTHER, and LARRY REYNOLDS were all cited for possession of open containers of alcohol in public.
7/12/07 LESTER, DARREN was cited for driving on a suspended license at Hawthorn and Prescott. LESTER additionally cited for no proof of insurance and false tabs. The vehicle, a white 1990 Jeep Cherokee was towed.
7/12/07 MPD towed a green 1999 Ford Ranger from McClellan and Belden for registration expired over six months.
7/12/07 LUNA, JASON JUDE was arrested for public intoxication in the area of Cannery Row and Hoffman.
7/14/07 GUNDAKERHAN, TRAVIS was cited and released for a $1,500 traffic warrant for 14601 a and 22349 a CVC at Lighthouse and Reeside.
7/15/07 Unknown reports finding 5 hypodermic needles in front in the 2100 block of David.
7/15/07 MPD towed a white 1987 Jeep Cherokee for expired registration over six months from Hawthorne and Prescott.
7/15/07 Citizen 300 block Laine reports unknown to have stolen her white 91 Toyota Camry.
7/15/07 SAMBRANO, RICHARD was arrested for possession of stolen property at Lighthouse and Dickman. He was additionally cited for possession of false DMV documents, possession of a controlled substance, identity theft, and fals information to a peace officer.
7/15/07 Verbal argument at Segovias, 650 Lighthouse.
7/16/07 City of Monterey employee reports finding California license plate in the 800 blk of Wave.
7/17/07 DIMAGGIO. AUDREY was cited for 14601.1(a)CVC for driving on a suspended license at the intersection of Dickman and Lighthouse.
7/17/07 FIELDS, JANELLE was cited for 14601.1(a) CVC driving on a suspended license, 16028(a) CVC no proof of valid insurance and 22101(d) CVC making a left turn against a no left turn sign at the intersection of Prescott and Lighthouse.
7/17/07 SPENCE, BRITT THORNE and REYNOLDS, LARRY GENE were cited for open containers of alcohol in public in the 300 block of Prescott.
7/18/07 Resident 300 block of Reeside reports the burglary to his apartment
7/18/07 City employee reports vandalism to a urinal at the city restroom located on the 600 block of Wave.
7/18/07 MPD towed a red Ford Tempo for being abandoned in the 100 block of Hawthorne.
7/18/07 Citizen 400 block Belden reports his SUV to have had it’s rear window smashed out.
7/19/07 Citizen reports burglary to her Isuzu Rodeo while parked in the lower parking lot of the Cannery Row at 200 Foam.
7/19/07 ROBINSON, TARA was issued Monterey citation #M178687 charging 6-10MCC – Dog at Large and 6-28MCC – vicious dog in the 600 block of Wave.
7/19/07 WALDRUP, EMMANUEL ZACHARY II was arrested for being in the possession of a stolen Red/Black 2006 Suzuki GSXR at the 600 block of Cannery Row.
7/19/07 Citizen reports the theft of $590 from his unsecured vehicle that was parked along the 800 block of Cannery Row.
7/21/07 MPD found a brown Guess purse at Cannery Row and Reside.
7/21/07 Embezzlement report in the 200 block of Lighthouse.
7/21/07 Citizen reports the theft of his black and silver 05 Honda CBR1000 motorcycle, and black helmet from the 700 block of Wave.
7/22/07 Citizen 400 block of Belden, reports the theft of his blue 1992, Honda Accord.
/22/07 Citizen reports unknown suspect to have cut the seat and scratched the paint of his 07 Yamaha R6 while stealing his motorcycle helmet in the 700 block of Wave.
7/22/07 Citizen reports the theft of his motorcycle helmet while secured to his motorcycle in the 700 block of Wave.
7/24/07 Citizen 800 block of Foam St. had unknown steal a white 2005 Chevy refrigeration van.
7/24/07 Citizen 800 block of Lily St. reports unknown to have entered her unlocked vehicle and go through the glove box. Nothing taken.
7/24/07 PENROSE, JASON was arrested for indecent exposure.
7/25/07 MPD aided Salinas PD in the recovery of a stolen, tan 1993 Honda Accord on Hawthorne.
7/25/07 Citizen reports being knocked off his bicycle by a broken AT&T phone line while traveling east in the 600 block Irving.
7/25/07 Suspicious circumstances in the 800 block of Taylor.
7/27/07 Citizen 800 block of Lyndon reports the theft of two purses from her locked vehicle.
7/26/07 A black unknown brand BMX style bicycle was found in the parking garage at 601 Wave St.
7/27/07 A 1978 Honda M/C was towed for expired registration from 400 block of Reeside.
7/27/07 Citizen reports the theft of two purses from her locked vehicle while parked on Lyndon.
7/27/07 REYNOLDS, LARRY was cited for open container of alcohol in public at Prescott and Lighthouse.
7/28/07 Citizen reports approximately $3,465 worth of dive gear stolen from the bed of his truck while parked in the parking garage of the Cannery Row Inn.
7/28/07 Citizen reports unknown to have stolen four personal checks from her unlocked gray, 2004 Cadillac CTS while parked in the 500 block of Wave.
7/28/07 Citizen 700 block of Lily reports the theft of a studio microphone and a 50 disc cd case containing approximately 60 cds from his unlocked vehicle.
7/28/07 Citizen 500 block of Hawthorne reports unknown to have stolen his golf clubs from his unlocked, black 2007 Toyota.
7/28/07 Citizen reports unknown to have struck and damaged MST bus 1112 in the 600 block of Lighthouse. Suspect fled the scene in a white sedan, unknown make, model and license.
7/29/07 Citizen 400 block Laine reports the theft of his cell phone from his locked vehicle.
7/29/07 Citizen 600 block of Dickman reports the theft of two bags and massage therapy supplies from her locked vehicle.
7/29/07 Citizen reports unknown to have stolen her backpack from a bench, on the exterior balcony, behind the restaurant inside the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
7/29/07 PITSCHKE, ROSIE WFA 712 Cypress St reports unknown to have entered her unlocked vehicle and take her blue cingular cellphone between 7-27-07 at 1700 hours and 7-28-07 at 0600 hours. Cellphone valued at $100.00.
7/30/07 City of Monterey Public Works employee, reports an unknown to have vandalized the front door of the residence located in the 300 block of Dickman.
7/30/07 Citizen reports an unknown to have placed graffiti and feces on the front of his business, located in the 400 block of Lighthouse.
7/30/07 Business reports a former employee, to have charged purchases to a business account in the 800 block of Lighthouse.
7/30/07 City of Monterey Parks and Recreation employee, reports an unknown to have left graffiti on the playground equipment located in the 800 block of Jessie.
7/31/07 Citizen 200 block of Hawthorne, reports an unknown to have vandalized his gray 2006 BMW.
7/31/07 Citizen reports the theft of approximately 60 antique fishing lures from 400 block of Wave.
7/31/07 LARRY REYNOLDS and TERRY ROTHER were both issued citations for MCC 22-1 drinking in public at Prescott and Lighthouse.
A mysterious sea creature, up to 7 feet long, weighing up to 100 pounds. It hunts in packs of hundreds, flying through the water at 25 mph, changing color.
With a parrot-like beak and arms covered with thousands of sharp barbs, it attacks and tries to eat nearly anything it sees, including fish, scuba divers, even its own kind.
But it’s not a creature of Hollywood. It’s real. And it’s reached the Monterey Bay. The Humboldt squid, also known as the giant squid or jumbo squid, traditionally has lived in warm waters off South America and Mexico, where fishermen call it “diablo rojo,” or “red devil.”
For reasons that still aren’t entirely clear, large numbers of the scrappy cephalopods have been steadily expanding their range north, first off San Diego and Los Angeles, where hundreds have washed up on beaches in recent years.
Now they appear to have taken up residence in Monterey Bay, according to a study released today by researchers from Stanford University and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) compiled with more than 16 years of underwater video.
“When it moves into an area, it can potentially have drastic impacts,” said Louis Zeidberg, a post-doctoral researcher at Stanford’s Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific Grove. “We’ve yet to see how that is going to play out, but it could change things.”
Zeidberg said some restaurants, such as Rosines in Monterey, have begun to put Humboldt squid on the menu.
“A lot of people find it kind of tough and kind of gamey compared to traditional calamari, but I like it,” he said.
Zeidberg or Zoidberg?
Wikipedia entry for Dr Zoidberg:
Throughout the series, Zoidberg usually refers to himself, and is referred to by others, as a lobster. In an early episode, Zoidberg falls in love with an actual lobster in a nightclub aquarium. In the episode When Aliens Attack, he finds himself trapped in a lobster cage, but is rescued by Bender. However, he does refer to himself as a squid commenting, “Oh what a foolish squid I’ve been.”
A 229-pound bluefin tuna was found dead Monday morning in the popular Outer Bay Exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium, after slamming head first into the tank’s 13-inch acrylic window the night before.
Tuna researchers at the center, a collaboration between the Hopkins Marine Station and the aquarium, will study the remains of the bluefin tuna.
Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
From: Campbell’s Kitchen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 1160
Ingredients:
290 cans (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Celery Soup OR 98% Fat Free Cream of Celery Soup
145 cups milk
290 cups cooked peas
580 tbsp. chopped pimiento (optional)
229 lbs tuna, drained and flaked
580 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles
50 tbsp. dry bread crumbs
290 tbsp. butter OR margarine, melted
Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 400°F.
MIX soup, milk, peas, pimiento, tuna and noodles in 1 145-qt. baking dish.
BAKE 20 min. or until hot. Stir.
MIX bread crumbs with butter. Sprinkle on top. Bake 5 min.
Fin the giant salmon rolled into Cannery Row for a daylong visit to pump up public awareness of the plight of wild salmon on the Columbia and Snake rivers in Washington state.
Fin is big enough for a child to crawl into. Three year old Lazuli Dunton of Santa Cruz, declined to crawl inside. “It’s scary.”
Cannot figure out if the eco-nuts want to fence off the rivers so the fish can be left alone (only to be eaten by bears or sea lions) or just another anti-farmed salmon terrorists. Shrug. They never really tell the whole story.
Yah, set the salmon free. I’d rather have a burger than fish any day.
New Monterey listings from the online police log.
6/1/07 Citizen 800 block of Alice reports finding two male juveniles sleeping in her locked vehicle.
6/1/07 Citizen reports losing his wallet on the beach near the Spindrift Inn.
6/1/07 Citizen 500 block Newton reports theft of a light blue 1993 Toyota Corolla.
6/1/07 Citizen reports an unknown suspect to have keyed her vehicle at Lot 21 at Foam and Reeside.
6/1/07 The business located at 635 Lighthouse, reports having a civil disturbance.
6/1/07 COOPERSMITH, RAY was arrested for DUI.
6/2/07 Citizen reports the theft of his rear license plate from 700 David in the parking structure.
6/4/07 MPD towed a 2003 gray VW GTI from Irving and Foam for registration expired for over 6 months.
6/5/07 MPD discovered two large clay pots containing trees smashed in front of 675 Lighthouse.
6/5/07 Traffic accident versus concrete median on David between Lighthouse and Foam.
6/5/07 Hilltop Park reports graffiti to the Hilltop park building. Graffiti was done with black marker on the east wall.
6/6/07 Citizen reports unknown to have stolen her wallet from inside her purse while working an open house at 600 block of Lily.
6/6/07 SCHAEFFER, KENNETH and ROBINSON, TARA were cited for possession of open containers of alcohol in the 800 block of Lighthouse.
6/6/07 COLLINS, ANTHONY was arrested for possession of narcotics paraphernalia at Lighthouse / Drake.
6/6/07 MCSO aided in the arrest of COLLINS, ANTHONY on a no bail felony warrant.
6/7/07 REYNOLDS, LARRY was cited for possession of an open container of alcohol at Lighthouse and Prescott.
6/7/07 Citizen reported her vehicle was vandalized at 600 block of Lighthouse.
6/10/07 City of Monterey Parking Division reports someone to have left a wallet on his parking vehicle while at Wave and Hoffman.
6/10/07 Citizen fell while stepping off the curb in front of 700 Cannery Row.
6/10/07 BOWMAN, MATHEW was cited for possession of less than 28.5 grams of marijuana at Hoffman and Wave.
6/11/07 Citizen reports a tile cutter to have been stolen from his rental property in the 700 block of Spencer.
6/11/07 WEILBACHER, SEAN on an outstanding $10,000 warrant in the 800 block of Irving.
6/12/07 MPD found a black US Navy duffel bag in the 500 block of Laine
6/12/07 Citizen 1700 block David reports an unknown to have broken his door lock, bathroom window and water valve.
6/13/07 CITY OF MONTEREY reports an unknown to have collided with, and sheared off, a traffic signal post on David at Foam.
6/13/07 Citizen reports unknown to have stolen her blue 1988 Honda Accord from 600 block of Lighthouse.
6/14/07 Citizen reports finding three driver’s licenses in the dumpster in the 800 block of Alice Street.
6/15/07 Citizen 800 block of Alice Street reports theft of his Black Sony Vaio laptop.
6/15/07 Citizen 1500 block of Prescott, reports vandalism to her mailbox.
6/16/07 HORTON, CURTIS was arrested for DUI in the 300 block of Dickman. He was additionally charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
6/16/07 ROBINSON, TARA was cited for possession of an open container in public at the intersection of Prescott and Lighthouse.
6/16/07 Citizen reports and unknown suspect to have struck his vehicle and fled the scene while parked in Parking Lot 21 at Cannery Row and Foam.
6/16/07 Citizen reports theft of his Green 97 Honda Civic while parked in the parking garage of 487 Foam. Video surveillance showed the vehicle being driven out of the garage by a Hispanic or Asian male with a black t-shirt, red shorts and shaved black head.
6/16/07 Citizen reports a burglary to his 89 Toyota Camry while parked in the parking garage of 487 Foam.
6/17/07 SHEEHAN, BRIAN was arrested for public intoxication in the 500 blk of Lighthouse.
6/17/07 Citizen reports burglary to her locked 1991 Silver Honda while parked in the 400 block of Foam Street.
6/17/07 Citizen 500 block of Hawthorne reports theft of her pearl necklace, pearl earrings and diamond ring.
6/17/07 The Victorian Inn, 487 Foam reports a suspicious red 1990 Toyota Corolla parked in the parking garage.
6/23/07 MCSO was aided in the arrest of HAMILTON, RYAN on an outstanding traffic warrant at 700 Cannery Row.
6/24/07Hit and run on Lighthouse and Dickman.
6/24/07 REYNOLDS, LARRY was cited for open container of alcohol in public at Prescott and Lighthouse.
6/24/07 Citizen reports the burglary to his vehicle, located in the parking lot along the 500 block of Cannery Row.
6/25/07 Barking dog problem on Hawthorne.
6/25/07 Citizen 200 block of Hawthorne reports theft of his blue Cannondale mountain bike from his carport.
6/26/07 Citizen reports the theft of three credit cards from 400 Cannery Row.
6/27/07 City of Monterey Public Works employee reports finding a men’s 18-speed Mongoose mountain bike in the Cannery Row Garage.
6/27/07 Citizen 400 block of Spencer reports an unknown to have entered her Gold 1992 Mercedes 190E while parked outside her residence and stolen several items.
6/27/07Citizen reports his dark blue 1994 Honda Accord stolen from the parking lot located at Hawthorne and McCellan.
6/28/07 Citizen 1100 block of McCellan reports the theft of several power and hand tools from his unlocked pickup
6/28/07 Citizen 600 block of Taylor reported theft of a pinewood stained armoire from the carport.
6/28/07 Citizen 800 block of Lily, reports an unknown to have stolen his wallet and checkbook from his unlocked pickup.
6/28/07 Traffic accident, PAWLOWSKI, MICHAEL versus a parked vehicle in the 400 block of Irving. PAWLOWSKI was subsequently arrested for DUI.
6/29/07 SHANKAR, VINAY was arrested for public intoxication on Prescott at Newton.
6/29/07 Citizen reports an unknown to have spray painted graffiti on the rear awning of his business, located in the 200 block of Lighthouse.
6/29/07 Smoke House Restaurant reports embezzlement of about $500.
6/30/07 CARROW’S RESTUARANT, 300 David MTRY, reports four unknown white female juveniles to have not paid for $48.92 worth of food.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium was ranked No. 8 on the list of the 10 top attractions for travelers in the United States today by TripAdvisor — the world’s largest travel community.
The list of top attractions is based on both the evaluation of TripAdvisor editors and traveler popularity as reflected in online opinions posted by TripAdvisor’s 6 million members.
It beats the San Diego Zoo, that’s surprising. And a fountain in Vegas, no surprise. Not as good as a rooftop in New York or a closed down prison though.
From Yahoo! News, The List:
1.Orlando, Florida
2.Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas, Nevada
3.Hana Highway, Maui, Hawaii
4.Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
5.Central Park, New York City, New York
6.Alcatraz, San Francisco, California
7.Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York,New York
8.Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay, California
9.Bellagio Fountains, Las Vegas, Nevada
10.San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California
A new stoplight is planned for New Monterey, aimed at improving safety for pedestrian and bicycle crossings at Lighthouse and avenues. Construction of the traffic signal is expected to begin today.
There you have it. Now, every intersection on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey has a stoplight. What next? How about a signal at Giannis Pizza, Longs Drugs, the surf shop, and when that’s done move toward the same on Foam street and then Hawthorne.
Here is it.
